DARIEN, Conn. Marilyn "Lynn" Slavin, a longtime Darien resident, died May 30 at Stamford Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was 76.
Born in Easton, Pa., she was the daughter of Frank and Doris Davis. She graduated from Adelphi University and worked as a speech pathologist on Long Island for several years before moving to Connecticut.
Slavin was a member of the International Association of Reiki Professionals. A Reiki master and quantum touch practitioner, she was awarded board certification in integrative medicine by the American Association of Integrative Medicine.
She was in private practice with her company, Wellness Matters LLC since 1996 and offered Reiki at Bennett Cancer Center at Stamford Hospital as part of their integrative medicine program. Slavin volunteered with the VNA Hospice and Richard Rosenthal Hospice Residence of Southwestern Connecticut and served on its advisory board.
In 2010, she was awarded the Light of Fire Award by Moffly Media for her work in Reiki healing and her advocacy on behalf of hospice caregivers. She served in the Stephen Ministry at St. John's Church and was an active member of St. Luke's healing ministries. She also was a member of the former Darien Counsel for Special Education.
An avid reader, Slavin wrote and published "Countless Gifts of Love," recounting her experience with her mother's illness and death and focusing on anticipatory grief. She was a member of the National League of American Pen Women and the St. John's choir.
Slavin is survived by her husband, Raymond D. Slavin; a son, Timothy L. Slavin; a daughter, Deirdre (Richard B.) Slavin-Mitchell, of Groton Mass.; and two granddaughters.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday at St. John's Church in Darien. Edward Lawrence Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford, 839-841 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105, or the Bennett Cancer Center, c/o Stamford Hospital Foundation, 1351 Washington Blvd., Suite 202, Stamford, CT 06902.
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